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Fort Erie Race 4 - Race 4 - Claiming

GUS'S GAMBLE (5) is racing well without winning. Last start finished fourth, beaten 1.75 lengths, over 1408m at Fort Erie Turf. Fair record at this trip with a win and one minor placings. Sure to go well. COMMANDER JOE (6) went around over this course and distance last time and led from the outset to score by 0.8 lengths. Should measure up again. BILL NEEDLE (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1408m at Fort Erie Turf. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. A LA CARTE (3) has returned in good order this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back then scored by 5 lengths as favourite last time out over 1106m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again.

Race Time:10:16 PM

Monday, July 20, 2026

Track:Fast

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1207m

Bill Needle (1)4355331x45

Trainer: Joseph Humber 12 mths 40: 4-5-7

Jockey: Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin

Weight: 55.5kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: DISTORTED HUMOR (USA)

Dam: GAME (FR)

Dam's Sire: Montjeu

Stats

Prize Money$135,811.00

Avg $$3,395.28

Win %10.00%

Place %40.00%

Career40: 4-5-7

Track16: 3-2-4

Distance4: 0-0-2

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-2

1st Up7: 0-0-2

2nd Up6: 0-3-0

Firm36: 3-5-5

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic20: 1-3-3

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at this track on May 31 over 1308m, 11 len behind If You Insist with 56kg at $26.15. Second-up got back early 5th of 7 at Fort Erie Turf on June 21 over 1408m, 6 len behind Mannix carrying 54.5kg at $25.35. Profiles nicely. Top chance.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	21/06/2026	21	HCP 3U	$30,335.00	Fort Erie Turf	1408m	FM	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	54.5kg	1:24.48	6-7-5	5	1. Mannix 2. Heat Merchant 3. Fast And Ready	6.3L	$25.35
4/6	31/05/2026	229	CLM 3U	$24,477.00	Fort Erie	1308m	Fast	Edgar Zenteno	56kg	1:17.10	4-6-4	3	1. If You Insist 2. Bingo's Grind 3. Kiddie Holiday	11.0L	$26.15
1/5	14/10/2025	7	CLM 3U	$26,712.00	Fort Erie	1673m	Fast	Christopher Husbands	55.5kg	1:43.66	5-1-1	4	1. Bill Needle 2. Cantucci 3. Santiago Salsa	0.8L	$4.35
3/6	07/10/2025	14	CLM 3U	$23,394.00	Fort Erie	1308m	SP	Christopher Husbands	56kg	1:18.92	6-4-3	3	1. Gus's Gamble 2. Bongino 3. Bill Needle	8.6L	$2.55
3/4	23/09/2025	15	CLM 3U	$32,339.00	Fort Erie	1710m	Fast	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	55.5kg	1:45.42	3-3-3	4	1. He's A Shooter, If You Insist 3. Bill Needle	2.3L	$7.00
5/9	08/09/2025	22	CLM 3U	$26,835.00	Fort Erie Turf	1408m	FM	Da Sean Zavier Gaskin	55.5kg	1:25.10	4-3-5	5	1. Hardware Gap 2. Boston Bay 3. Gus's Gamble	3.9L	$15.65

Nameofthegame (2)156627x544

Trainer: Daniel Wills (USA)12 mths 26: 4-2-2

Jockey: Luis R. Reyes

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: ST PATRICK'S DAY (USA)

Dam: ADESTE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Montbrook

Stats

Prize Money$74,268.00

Avg $$2,856.46

Win %15.38%

Place %30.77%

Career26: 4-2-2

Track16: 4-1-1

Distance8: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist5: 2-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-1

2nd Up4: 0-0-0

Firm20: 3-1-2

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic8: 0-1-1

Comments

Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on June 29 over 1207m, 5 len behind Rye's My Guy carrying 56kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1207m, 1.5 len behind Silent Miracle with 56kg at $4.70. This is well within his grasp.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	29/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$32,218.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Leo Salles	56kg	1:10.35	2-3-4	3	1. Rye's My Guy 2. Bingo's Grind 3. Kiddie Holiday	4.8L	$4.80
4/7	14/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$29,498.00	Fort Erie	1207m	SP	Andre Martin	56kg	1:12.11	4-2-4	5	1. Silent Miracle 2. Paperback Hero 3. Gus's Gamble	1.5L	$4.70
5/6	31/05/2026	177	CLM 3U	$24,477.00	Fort Erie	1308m	Fast	Kirk Johnson	56kg	1:17.10	2-3-5	5	1. If You Insist 2. Bingo's Grind 3. Kiddie Holiday	11.1L	$4.10
7/8	05/12/2025	28	CLM 3U	$41,194.00	Woodbine Aw	1106m	Fast	Austin Adams	53.5kg	1:05.08	2-3-7	7	1. Awesome Crusader 2. Mamba On Three 3. Rye's My Guy	10.1L	$6.60
2/14	07/11/2025	18	CLM 3U	$41,069.00	Woodbine Aw	1207m	Fast	Austin Adams	53.5kg	1:11.90	3-2-2	14	1. Dissectologist 2. Nameofthegame 3. Classic Dancer	1.8L	$46.90
6/6	20/10/2025	34	ALLOW 3U	$38,128.00	Fort Erie	1106m	SP	I Mosqueira	56kg	1:04.20	3-6-6	3	1. Garofoli 2. Shakoo Makoo 3. Paperback Hero	13.5L	$16.50

A La Carte (3)1863223x21

Trainer: Nick Mileni (USA)12 mths 27: 3-5-8

Jockey: Kirk Johnson

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: UNCLE MO (USA)

Dam: LEIGH COURT (USA)

Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$203,973.00

Avg $$7,554.56

Win %11.11%

Place %59.26%

Career27: 3-5-8

Track4: 2-1-1

Distance14: 1-3-4

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 0-3-0

2nd Up3: 2-0-0

Firm19: 3-3-4

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track on June 14 over 1006m, 2 len behind Attestation with 56kg at $4. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at this track July 6 over 1106m defeating Magical Champagne with 55.5kg at $2.10. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	06/07/2026	22	CLM 3U	$27,213.00	Fort Erie	1106m	Fast	Helen Marie King	55.5kg	1:04.92	3-1-1	5	1. A La Carte 2. Magical Champagne 3. Video Evidence	4.8L	$2.10
2/6	14/06/2026	80	CLM 3U	$24,477.00	Fort Erie	1006m	Fast	Kirk Johnson	56kg	0:59.57	6-4-2	6	1. Attestation 2. A La Carte 3. Cantucci	2.0L	$4.00
3/7	26/03/2026	17	CLM 3U	$17,135.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	Fast	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:12.78	7-2-3	2	1. Pupil 2. Wings Of God 3. A La Carte	8.0L	$7.20
2/7	09/03/2026	20	CLM 3U	$17,135.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	Fast	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:06.55	2-2-2	5	1. Parade Of Fears 2. A La Carte 3. Golden Goal	1.3L	$14.50
2/6	17/02/2026	41	CLM 3U	$17,404.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:14.36	2-3-2	6	1. Cacique Abarrio 2. A La Carte 3. Breeze The Bayou	5.8L	$7.10
3/7	07/01/2026	19	CLM 3U	$18,236.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:06.96	6-5-3	2	1. Corman 2. Last U Turn 3. A La Carte	1.0L	$20.00

Paperback Hero (4)27213x5264

Trainer: Roy George Agostino (Canada)12 mths 49: 9-15-11

Jockey: Luis Contreras

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Bay G

Sire: SPEIGHTSTER (USA)

Dam: PAGE DANCER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Hennessy

Stats

Prize Money$155,871.00

Avg $$3,181.04

Win %18.37%

Place %71.43%

Career49: 9-15-11

Track38: 9-13-8

Distance19: 5-7-2

Tr / Dist18: 5-7-2

1st Up7: 2-0-2

2nd Up6: 1-1-2

Firm34: 6-9-6

Good2: 0-0-2

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic7: 0-2-1

Comments

At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track on July 12 over 1207m, 5 len behind Forest Flash with 56kg at $5.65. The run before that ran second last of 7 at this track on June 29 over 1207m, 8 len behind Rye's My Guy carrying 56kg at $8.20. Out of his depth.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	12/07/2026	13	CLM 3U	$35,377.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:10.22	3-3-4	5	1. Forest Flash 2. Cantucci 3. Attestation	5.3L	$5.65
6/7	29/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$32,218.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:10.35	5-7-6	7	1. Rye's My Guy 2. Bingo's Grind 3. Kiddie Holiday	8.5L	$8.20
2/7	14/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$29,498.00	Fort Erie	1207m	SP	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:12.11	7-4-2	3	1. Silent Miracle 2. Paperback Hero 3. Gus's Gamble	0.5L	$3.65
5/7	31/05/2026	223	CLM 3U	$32,218.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Steve Jadoo	56kg	1:10.73	7-5-5	3	1. Wet And Wild 2. Heat Merchant 3. Rye's My Guy	5.9L	$5.65
3/6	20/10/2025	13	ALLOW 3U	$38,128.00	Fort Erie	1106m	SP	Leo Salles	55.5kg	1:04.20	6-4-3	2	1. Garofoli 2. Shakoo Makoo 3. Paperback Hero	2.5L	$10.75
1/8	07/10/2025	21	CLM 3U	$32,339.00	Fort Erie	1207m	SP	Leo Salles	55.5kg	1:11.58	7-1-1	1	1. Paperback Hero 2. Always A Way 3. Rye's My Guy	2.0L	$2.70

Gus's Gamble (5)333717x334

Trainer: Ken Albu 12 mths 33: 4-4-6

Jockey: Steve Jadoo

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: GAMBLE'S EXCHANGE (CAN)

Dam: TREE POSE (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Old Forester

Stats

Prize Money$102,225.00

Avg $$3,097.73

Win %12.12%

Place %42.42%

Career33: 4-4-6

Track17: 1-2-2

Distance4: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up5: 0-0-2

2nd Up5: 1-1-1

Firm17: 1-0-2

Good6: 2-1-2

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic3: 1-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 7 at Fort Erie Turf on July 6 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Star Scholar with 54.5kg at $6.80. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1207m, 1.0 len behind Silent Miracle carrying 56kg at $11.10. One of the better chances.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	06/07/2026	22	HCP 3U	$36,357.00	Fort Erie Turf	1408m	FM	Steve Jadoo	54.5kg	1:24.23	5-6-4	1	1. Star Scholar 2. Quiet Intent 3. Heat Merchant	1.9L	$6.80
3/7	14/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$29,498.00	Fort Erie	1207m	SP	Brian A Cheyne	56kg	1:12.11	1-5-3	7	1. Silent Miracle 2. Paperback Hero 3. Gus's Gamble	1.0L	$11.10
3/6	31/05/2026	222	CLM 3U	$24,477.00	Fort Erie	1006m	Fast	Desean Bynoe	56kg	0:57.48	3-4-3	3	1. Back To Reality 2. Souper Iconic 3. Gus's Gamble	4.3L	$25.00
7/10	21/10/2025	14	CLM 3U	$32,192.00	Fort Erie	1006m	Fast	I Mosqueira	56kg	0:58.63	7-7-7	2	1. People Are People 2. Half To Reload 3. Truly Mischief	4.7L	$34.10
1/6	07/10/2025	7	CLM 3U	$23,394.00	Fort Erie	1308m	SP	Kirk Johnson	56kg	1:18.92	2-1-1	2	1. Gus's Gamble 2. Bongino 3. Bill Needle	8.5L	$3.25
7/9	30/09/2025	14	CLM 3U	$32,339.00	Fort Erie Turf	1408m	FM	Kirk Johnson	55.5kg	1:26.17	1-3-7	5	1. Rescue That Girl 2. Thelonious 3. Hardware Gap	2.5L	$5.20

Commander Joe (6)l628x56x51

Trainer: Nick Mileni (Canada)12 mths 43: 5-3-3

Jockey: Helen Marie Vanek

Weight: 56kgs

8 yo Chestnut H

Sire: GIANT GIZMO (USA)

Dam: BLONDE MISS (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Langfuhr

Stats

Prize Money$226,342.00

Avg $$5,263.77

Win %11.63%

Place %25.58%

Career43: 5-3-3

Track8: 2-1-0

Distance16: 3-1-1

Tr / Dist6: 2-1-0

1st Up6: 1-0-0

2nd Up6: 1-0-1

Firm39: 5-2-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic31: 3-2-3

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last in a small field at this track on June 14 over 1006m, 4 len behind Attestation with 56kg at $5.05. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track June 29 over 1207m defeating Cantucci with 56kg at $4.40. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	29/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$21,339.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Helen Marie King	56kg	1:10.19	1-1-1	5	1. Commander Joe 2. Cantucci 3. Where Is Essa	0.8L	$4.40
5/6	14/06/2026	109	CLM 3U	$24,477.00	Fort Erie	1006m	Fast	Helen Marie King	56kg	0:59.57	1-5-5	3	1. Attestation 2. A La Carte 3. Cantucci	4.3L	$5.05
6/6	25/02/2026	24	CLM 3U	$18,260.00	Mahoning Valley	1207m	M	Helen Marie King	57kg	1:13.30	6-6-6	1	1. Jedi's Way 2. More Love 3. Versatile	17.8L	$8.60
5/7	01/02/2026	117	CLM 3U	$17,978.00	Mahoning Valley	1106m	SP	Helen Marie King	57kg	1:06.35	7-6-5	1	1. Hagler 2. Boss Holiday 3. Jedi's Way	5.5L	$3.40
8/8	07/10/2025	35	CLM 3U	$32,339.00	Fort Erie	1207m	SP	Xarel Forde	53kg	1:11.58	8-6-8	7	1. Paperback Hero 2. Always A Way 3. Rye's My Guy	14.3L	$2.55
2/5	02/09/2025	16	CLM 3U	$26,835.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Jalon L Samuel	55.5kg	1:10.25	3-1-2	1	1. Ernie's Martini 2. Commander Joe 3. Thelonious	0.1L	$1.75

Where Is Essa (7)132135x663

Trainer: Sharon Ceccato 12 mths 40: 6-9-13

Jockey: Juan Crawford

Weight: 55.5kgs

7 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: SIGNATURE RED (USA)

Dam: WHERE IS EGBERT (CAN)

Dam's Sire: Where's The Ring

Stats

Prize Money$287,512.00

Avg $$7,187.80

Win %15.00%

Place %70.00%

Career40: 6-9-13

Track16: 3-4-4

Distance17: 2-4-5

Tr / Dist9: 2-2-2

1st Up7: 0-0-2

2nd Up6: 0-1-4

Firm33: 5-8-12

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic21: 2-5-9

Comments

At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on June 29 over 1207m, 6 len behind Commander Joe carrying 56kg at $1.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1207m, 6 len behind Silent Miracle carrying 55.5kg at $6.85. Prefer others.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/6	29/06/2026	15	CLM 3U	$21,339.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	J Crawford	56kg	1:10.19	6-3-3	2	1. Commander Joe 2. Cantucci 3. Where Is Essa	6.3L	$1.70
6/7	14/06/2026	14	CLM 3U	$29,498.00	Fort Erie	1207m	SP	J Crawford	55.5kg	1:12.11	3-3-6	1	1. Silent Miracle 2. Paperback Hero 3. Gus's Gamble	6.0L	$6.85
6/7	31/05/2026	222	CLM 3U	$32,218.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	Alexis Sanchez	56kg	1:10.73	1-7-6	7	1. Wet And Wild 2. Heat Merchant 3. Rye's My Guy	13.6L	$4.75
5/10	21/10/2025	21	CLM 3U	$32,192.00	Fort Erie	1006m	Fast	J Crawford	55.5kg	0:58.63	9-4-5	9	1. People Are People 2. Half To Reload 3. Truly Mischief	3.4L	$3.90
3/4	30/09/2025	22	HCP 3U	$33,257.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	J Crawford	55.5kg	1:09.31	3-4-3	2	1. Bella Future 2. Mamba On Three 3. Where Is Essa	5.3L	$3.20
1/7	08/09/2025	14	CLM 3U	$34,633.00	Fort Erie	1207m	Fast	J Crawford	55.5kg	1:10.24	5-2-1	1	1. Where Is Essa 2. Ok Speedy 3. Heat Merchant	0.1L	$5.05